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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 233.46 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 233.46 and 147.72 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 233.46 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/233.46 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 233.46 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 34,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,486.71/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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